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Amazing experiences in a vast wilderness
Western Australia is a huge state with a diverse range of amazing experiences. Explore Perth attractions such as Kings Park, sip a cider in the Perth Hills, meet the local Quokkas on a day trip to Rottnest Island and spend a day in Fremantle.
Further afield, consider swimming with whale sharks on the World Heritage listed Ningaloo Reef, hand feed wild dolphins at Monkey Mia, ride camels at sunset along Cable Beach in Broome or enjoy a long lunch at a Margaret River winery. A great variety of experiences to be had in a vast wilderness!
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Perth/Fremantle & Surrounds
Famous for its blue skies, warm climate and friendly people, Perth is truly one of Australia’s most beautiful cities. Perth attractions are Kings Park, the Swan Valley, Rottnest Island and Fremantle. Just a short drive from the city are the white sandy beaches and turquoise waters of the Indian Ocean.
Our top 4 highlights:
- Enjoy the views from Kings Park
- A must is a day trip to meet the Quokkas on Rottnest Island
- Discover the food & wine of the Swan Valley
- Don’t forget to visit the award-winning Fremantle Prison
Margaret River Region
The Margaret River region offers towering forests to whale watching, award-winning wine and world class surfing. Only a 3-hour drive from Perth, you can visit coastal towns enroute, relax on the beach or head inland to discover the beautiful forests. Scenic walking trails are easy to find and dolphins are easy to spot along the south coast route.
Our top 4 highlights:
- Make time to visit some of the magnificent Margaret River wineries
- See the wild stingrays at Hamelin Bay
- Go for a surf at the local beaches
- Do the Valley of the Giants Treetop Walk
Coral Coast
Discover the blue oceans of the Coral Coast beaches and amazing national parks. This coastline journey begins with the unique rock formations of the Pinnacles and stretches as far north to Exmouth, home of the internationally renowned Ningaloo Reef. The region offers amazing marine life experiences with the highlights being the dolphins of Monkey Mia and swimming with the whale sharks.
Our top 4 highlights:
- Snorkel the amazing Ningaloo Reef
- For a bucket list encounter swim with the Whale Sharks
- Feed the friendly wild dolphins at Monkey Mia
- Appreciate the vista from the Kalbarri Skywalk
Broome & The Kimberleys
Broome & the Kimberleys promises you the adventure of a lifetime! This 1880’s pearling port simply oozes with colour. Famous for the turquoise waters of Cable Beach, Broome is a great base to explore the many adventures beckoning. Beyond Broome head inland and find spectacular gorges and thundering waterfalls, explore working cattle stations and the massive wilderness sanctuaries of the Kimberley.
Our top 4 highlights:
- Consider a sunset camel ride on Cable Beach
- Take a scenic flight over the Horizontal falls
- Understand the local culture with a unique indigenous tour of Broome
- Venture out on the Gibb River Road for a Kimberley adventure
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